Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC boosted its holdings in shares of DowDuPont Inc (NYSE:DWDP) by 6.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 20,225 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,269 shares during the quarter. Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC’s holdings in DowDuPont were worth $1,301,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings... 

Fifth Third Bancorp lowered its position in shares of Crh Plc (NYSE:CRH) by 10.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 15,112 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 1,743 shares during the quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp’s holdings in CRH were worth $494,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. FMR LLC raised its stake in CRH by 4.6% in... 

First Republic Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in Apartment Investment and Management Co (NYSE:AIV) by 49.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 34,363 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after buying an additional 11,343 shares during the quarter. First Republic Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Apartment Investment and Management were worth $1,516,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds have... 

Fifth Third Bancorp boosted its stake in Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE:CP) (TSE:CP) by 13.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,634 shares of the transportation company’s stock after acquiring an additional 305 shares during the period. Fifth Third Bancorp’s holdings in Canadian Pacific Railway were worth $558,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions... 

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (BATS:ITB) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, December 17th, Wall Street Journal reports. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 18th will be given a dividend of 0.0563 per share by the exchange traded fund on Friday, December 21st. This represents a $0.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.75%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 17th. This is a positive change from iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.04. Shares of BATS ITB opened at $30.12 on Tuesday.... 

GSA Capital Partners LLP purchased a new stake in Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 211,654 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $732,000. GSA Capital Partners LLP owned approximately 0.18% of Community Health Systems as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of CYH. Miller Value Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Community Health Systems... 

Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) was downgraded by TheStreet from a “c-” rating to a “d+” rating in a research report issued on Friday. Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Kosmos Energy from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and cut their price target for the stock from $11.00 to $9.00 in a report on Tuesday, November 6th. Barclays set a $10.00 price target on shares of Kosmos Energy and gave the stock a “buy”... 

Franklin Resources Inc. lessened its position in Ninetowns Internet Technlgy Grp Co Ltd. (NASDAQ:NINE) by 1.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 173,170 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,100 shares during the quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. owned 0.69% of Ninetowns Internet Technlgy Grp worth $5,296,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds and other... 

PayPeer (CURRENCY:PAYP) traded flat against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 7:00 AM E.T. on December 18th. One PayPeer coin can now be bought for $0.0001 or 0.00000001 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. PayPeer has a market cap of $0.00 and approximately $0.00 worth of PayPeer was traded on exchanges in the last day. In the last week, PayPeer has traded flat against the US dollar. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: Dash (DASH) traded 2.7% higher against the dollar and now trades at $68.99 or 0.01964245... 

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday. The firm presently has a $164.00 price objective on the specialty retailer’s stock. Zacks Investment Research‘s price target indicates a potential upside of 12.89% from the stock’s current price. According to Zacks, “Shares of Pool have outperformed the industry in a year’s time. In fact, third-quarter 2018 marked the 33rd consecutive... 

Equities research analysts expect Horizon Pharma PLC (NASDAQ:HZNP) to announce earnings per share (EPS) of $0.54 for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Three analysts have made estimates for Horizon Pharma’s earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at $0.53 and the highest estimate coming in at $0.55. Horizon Pharma posted earnings per share of $0.29 during the same quarter last year, which suggests a positive year over year growth rate of 86.2%. The business is scheduled to announce its next earnings results on Wednesday, February... 

Sugar Exchange (CURRENCY:SGR) traded 5.1% higher against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 8:00 AM ET on December 18th. One Sugar Exchange token can currently be bought for approximately $0.0043 or 0.00000121 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Sugar Exchange has a total market cap of $94,676.00 and approximately $0.00 worth of Sugar Exchange was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last seven days, Sugar Exchange has traded up 10.3% against the dollar. Here’s how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last... 

Papa John’s Int’l, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) was the target of unusually large options trading activity on Monday. Traders acquired 9,135 put options on the stock. This is an increase of approximately 644% compared to the typical daily volume of 1,227 put options. Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Longbow Research upped their target price on shares of Papa John’s Int’l from $52.00 to $61.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 15th. Stifel Nicolaus upped... 

Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE:SIG) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Monday. Traders purchased 10,421 call options on the company. This is an increase of 813% compared to the average daily volume of 1,141 call options. Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Signet Jewelers by 19.3% during the second quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 6,145 shares of the company’s stock valued at $341,000... 

Shares of National Bank Holdings Corp (NYSE:NBHC) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the seven analysts that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Six analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and one has assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $39.20. Several brokerages have recently weighed in on NBHC. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of National Bank from... 

Exane Asset Management grew its holdings in shares of Gramercy Property Trust (NYSE:GPT) by 80.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 90,000 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after purchasing an additional 40,000 shares during the period. Exane Asset Management’s holdings in Gramercy Property Trust were worth $2,470,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other large investors have also... 

Exane Asset Management raised its stake in Andeavor (NYSE:ANDV) by 10,521.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 45,036 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 44,612 shares during the quarter. Andeavor makes up approximately 2.2% of Exane Asset Management’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest position. Exane Asset Management’s holdings in Andeavor were worth $6,913,000 at the end of... 

BRYN MAWR TRUST Co reduced its stake in shares of Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC) by 13.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,126 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,123 shares during the quarter. BRYN MAWR TRUST Co’s holdings in Kraft Heinz were worth $393,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Magellan Asset Management Ltd raised its... 

DF Dent & Co. Inc. lowered its holdings in Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) by 33.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,262 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 2,654 shares during the period. DF Dent & Co. Inc.’s holdings in Wells Fargo & Co were worth $277,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Rothschild... 

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and Gencor Industries, Inc. (DE) (NASDAQ:GENC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership. Institutional & Insider Ownership 66.8% of Caterpillar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.5% of Gencor Industries, Inc. (DE) shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Caterpillar shares are held... 

DF Dent & Co. Inc. grew its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) by 11.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 23,266 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,423 shares during the quarter. DF Dent & Co. Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF were worth $954,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of... 

Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Invesco S&P SmallCap Health Care ETF (NASDAQ:PSCH) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 23,300 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,271,000. Jane Street Group LLC owned approximately 0.26% of Invesco S&P SmallCap Health Care ETF as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several other institutional investors also recently... 

Man Group plc grew its position in Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) by 23.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 307,643 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 57,881 shares during the quarter. Man Group plc owned about 0.09% of Republic Services worth $22,353,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions... 

Craft Brew Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:BREW) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the eight ratings firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $19.50. BREW has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. ValuEngine upgraded Craft Brew Alliance from a “hold”... 

Nephros (OTCMKTS:NEPH) and SeaSpine (NASDAQ:SPNE) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings. Institutional & Insider Ownership 42.8% of SeaSpine shares are held by institutional investors. 5.6% of Nephros shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of SeaSpine shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication... 

Shares of WideOpenWest Inc (NYSE:WOW) have been given a consensus rating of “Hold” by the nine research firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $14.42. A number of analysts have issued reports on the stock. ValuEngine downgraded shares of WideOpenWest from... 

Jane Street Group LLC raised its stake in shares of iShares Micro-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IWC) by 14.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 30,024 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,732 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC owned 0.30% of iShares Micro-Cap ETF worth $3,192,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions... 

JPMorgan Chase & Co. purchased a new position in shares of ISHARES MSCI CHINA SMALL-CAP ETF (BMV:ECNS) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 121,007 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,577,000. Separately, Citadel Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in ISHARES MSCI CHINA SMALL-CAP ETF in the second quarter valued at approximately $763,000. Shares of ISHARES MSCI CHINA SMALL-CAP ETF stock opened at $41.10 on Tuesday.... 

Univar Inc (NYSE:UNVR) – Research analysts at SunTrust Banks cut their FY2019 EPS estimates for Univar in a note issued to investors on Monday, December 17th. SunTrust Banks analyst J. Sheehan now forecasts that the basic materials company will post earnings per share of $1.87 for the year, down from their previous forecast of $2.04. SunTrust Banks also issued estimates for Univar’s FY2020 earnings at $2.41 EPS and FY2021 earnings at $2.96 EPS. Univar (NYSE:UNVR) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, November 6th. The basic... 

Great Lakes Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in RealPage Inc (NASDAQ:RP) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 16,000 shares of the software maker’s stock, valued at approximately $1,054,000. Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of RP. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV boosted its holdings in RealPage by 9.6% during the third quarter. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV now owns 12,099 shares of the software maker’s stock... 

Glenmede Trust Co. NA lowered its position in shares of Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) by 4.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 895,634 shares of the medical research company’s stock after selling 42,827 shares during the quarter. Amgen makes up about 0.7% of Glenmede Trust Co. NA’s holdings, making the stock its 15th largest holding. Glenmede Trust Co. NA owned 0.14% of Amgen worth $185,655,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.... 

Great West Life Assurance Co. Can reduced its holdings in Northwest Natural Holding Co (NYSE:NWN) by 4.2% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 37,716 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 1,670 shares during the quarter. Great West Life Assurance Co. Can’s holdings in Northwest Natural were worth $2,522,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Tower Research Capital... 

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Michaels Companies (NASDAQ:MIK) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report issued on Monday morning. They currently have $16.00 target price on the specialty retailer’s stock. According to Zacks, “Michaels Companies boasts a robust surprise trend, having delivered earnings beat in three consecutive quarters, including third-quarter fiscal 2018. Additionally, sales topped estimates in three of the last four quarters. Earnings gained from solid sales growth, efficient expense management... 

Bridges Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (NASDAQ:CTSH) by 5.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 49,315 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,360 shares during the quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Cognizant Technology Solutions were worth $3,805,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds and other... 

Cimarex Energy Co (NYSE:XEC) Director Michael J/Co Sullivan sold 1,492 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.22, for a total value of $104,768.24. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Shares of NYSE:XEC opened at $66.42 on Tuesday. Cimarex Energy Co has a twelve month low of $65.97 and a twelve month high of $130.16. The company has a market cap of $6.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.28 and a beta of 1.10. The... 

Bramshill Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 7,539 shares of the casino operator’s stock, valued at approximately $958,000. Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Alberta as represented by Alberta Investment Management Corp grew its holdings in shares of Wynn Resorts by 13.5%... 

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lessened its stake in shares of SCANA Co. (NYSE:SCG) by 27.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 29,981 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 11,289 shares during the period. BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp’s holdings in SCANA were worth $1,166,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions... 

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lowered its position in shares of Entegris Inc (NASDAQ:ENTG) by 10.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,581,354 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 293,414 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned about 1.83% of Entegris worth $74,729,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of... 

Credit Suisse AG trimmed its position in Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:ATI) by 16.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 147,975 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 29,799 shares during the quarter. Credit Suisse AG owned about 0.12% of Allegheny Technologies worth $4,373,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other institutional investors have also recently modified... 

Credit Suisse AG reduced its holdings in shares of EnerSys (NYSE:ENS) by 6.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 50,997 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 3,542 shares during the quarter. Credit Suisse AG owned approximately 0.12% of EnerSys worth $4,444,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Stone... 

Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC)’s share price hit a new 52-week low during trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $47.18 and last traded at $47.31, with a volume of 293695 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $47.46. KHC has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Zacks Investment Research cut Kraft Heinz from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 5th. BidaskClub cut Kraft Heinz from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in... 

American Financial Network Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) by 4,264.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 13,267 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,963 shares during the quarter. Home Depot comprises about 1.5% of American Financial Network Advisory Services LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest position. American Financial Network... 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its stake in shares of HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) by 4.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 115,630 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,018 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp’s holdings in HSBC were worth $5,451,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified... 

Golden Bull Ltd (NASDAQ:DNJR) shares hit a new 52-week low during trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $3.99 and last traded at $4.85, with a volume of 5617 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $4.08. WARNING: This news story was posted by [[site]] and is the property of of [[site]]. If you are viewing this news story on another domain, it was illegally stolen and republished in violation of US & international trademark and copyright legislation. The original version of this news story can be read at [[permalink]].... 

Centerstate Bank (NASDAQ:CSFL) was downgraded by BidaskClub from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report released on Tuesday. CSFL has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Brean Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Centerstate Bank in a research report on Sunday, September 30th. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Centerstate Bank from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $29.00 price objective for the company in a research report... 

Allianz Asset Management GmbH lifted its position in shares of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) by 44.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 48,720 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 14,932 shares during the period. Allianz Asset Management GmbH owned about 0.08% of Polaris Industries worth $4,918,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have... 

Advisors Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) by 5.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 177,270 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 8,618 shares during the period. Advisors Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Colgate-Palmolive were worth $11,868,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors also recently... 

Liberum Capital reiterated their hold rating on shares of Shaftesbury (LON:SHB) in a research note issued to investors on Monday morning. SHB has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Peel Hunt reaffirmed a reduce rating on shares of Shaftesbury in a research report on Friday, September 28th. UBS Group reiterated a neutral rating and set a GBX 1,000 ($13.07) price objective (down previously from GBX 1,040 ($13.59)) on shares of Shaftesbury in a research report on Wednesday, September 5th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price... 

BT Group – CLASS A (LON:BT.A) had its target price trimmed by Barclays from GBX 260 ($3.40) to GBX 250 ($3.27) in a report issued on Monday morning. The brokerage currently has an equal weight rating on the communications services company’s stock. A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the company. Goldman Sachs Group raised BT Group – CLASS A to a buy rating and upped their price target for the company from GBX 240 ($3.14) to GBX 320 ($4.18) in a research report on Tuesday, December 4th. Royal Bank... 

Liberum Capital reissued their buy rating on shares of Workspace Group (LON:WKP) in a research report report published on Monday. WKP has been the subject of several other research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Workspace Group from GBX 1,250 ($16.33) to GBX 1,200 ($15.68) and set an overweight rating for the company in a report on Friday, November 23rd. Barclays reiterated an overweight rating and issued a GBX 980 ($12.81) target price on shares of Workspace Group in a report on Tuesday, December 11th....